Diane Rahn, age 72, of Long Grove, IL, formerly of East Bethel died peacefully March 24, 2012 at the Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 21st at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel. A visiting time will be held one hour prior to the service.
Diane Rahn (Diedrich) was born July 20, 1939 in St. Cloud, MN to the late Arthur and Cecelia (Petron) Diedrich. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Cloud Cathedral High School, and attended St. Cloud State University. Diane married Ed Clark on November 1, 1958. They had two children and later divorced. She married James Rahn on April 16, 1968 and had two more children. They resided in East Bethel, MN. In 2010, when Diane became ill, she moved to Long Grove, IL, to live with her daughter.
Diane was blessed with talented hands that she used to become a gifted pianist and expert crafter. Her quilts, crafts, crocheting, and sewing will be forever treasured by her family and friends.
Diane died peacefully on March 24, 2012 at the Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 4 days.
She is survived by her husband Jim, of East Bethel, MN. and her children Kelly (Ken) Friend, Long Grove, IL.; Tim (Linda) Rahn, Sandwich, IL.; John (Debbie) Rahn, Medford, MN.; Jason (Nikki) Rahn, Andover, MN.; 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and sisters, Dorene (Wayne) Zimmerman, St. Cloud, MN.; and DeNae (John) O’Connell, Rosemount, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to: The National Kidney Foundation
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So very sorry to hear about Diane. We have many fond memories of growing up next door to her family. She is in our thoughts and prayers. Leanne and Wayne Chirhart
I not only worked with Diane, but I considered she and Jim very good friends. Although I had seen them in years, I thought of her when ever I came upon some new craft, or needle work. Her apple head dolls were works of wonder. She will be missed by many. God Bless you all. Ardie
I was a classmate and friend of Diane’s in St. Cloud. She was very beautiful, creative, talented, and fun to be with. Her brave struggle with illness this past year had so many of us praying for her, trying to support her in her fight. I will hold treasured memories of her in my heart.
So sad to hear of Diane’s passing. Diane was a neighbor of mine. I met Diane as an election judge. I always enjoyed visiting with her the happy smile on her face, her laugh made a person want to be around her. We may not have seen each other often but we could pickup conversation like it was yesterday. Sweet Lady. I’ll miss her and her busy hands making something. Rest In Peace.
God’s peace be with you. Diane was such a talented fun person. She shared her crafts with so many people.
Diane was my best friend for over 30 years, we would work in her sewing room and each work on a project, maybe drink alittle wine, we had sooo much fun. I will miss our talks, but she is in a good place. We always enjoyed our trips to Chicago to visit Kelly and Ken, it was a great time. BFF I love you and will miss you!
I would like to thank everyone for the kind thoughts and prayers for my mother in law Diane. She was a wonderful person that brought joy and happiness wherever she went. We were blessed to have her spend her last few years with us and she will be dearly missed. All of her friends that came to visit her in Long Grove and those that constantly sent her cards and letters will always remain in our hearts.
Ken Friend